Censorship Is Coming… Here’s How Bitcoin & Nostr Fight Back | Will Casarin (jb55)

"we're at this one moment in time where we create this technology that is perfect scarcity, mathematical scarcity based off the laws of physics. And you're here at this point in time, and you think it's a scam… Can you talk about the biggest fumble of your entire existence?"

In this episode of *THE Bitcoin Podcast*, Walker America sits down with Damus app creator **Will Casarin (JB55)** to explore the future of building on *Nostr*, the role of *Bitcoin as freedom tech*, and the global fight against *censorship and government overreach*. From unpacking the UK’s *Online Safety Act* to examining the rise of *Zap commerce*, they dive into how Nostr enables censorship-resistant apps, community-driven growth, and authentic content creation. JB55 shares updates on *Damus*, *NoteDeck*, and the challenges of Apple’s restrictive guidelines, while highlighting the importance of *interoperability, peer-to-peer technology, and unique creator experiences*. The conversation also covers the tension between *Bitcoin vs. stablecoins*, the promise of *3D-printed self-defense tools*, and why *authenticity and freedom-focused design* are essential for adoption. They also discuss Jack Dorsey's Bitchat app and Nostr integrations. Packed with insights on *Bitcoin adoption, Nostr innovation, and freedom-preserving technology*, this episode offers a compelling look at how decentralized platforms are reshaping the future of money, speech, and community online.

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